Flight Log - 2023-03-08 - Kelly I's SW013 Squirrel Works - Callisto
Flight Date: 2023-03-08
Rocket Name: SW013 Squirrel Works - Callisto
Flyer's Name: Kelly I
Motors: A8-5
Expected Altitude: 200.00 Feet
Wind Speed: 5.00 mph
Launch Site: Brushy Creek Park, Austin Texas
Actual Altitude: 100.00 Feet

15' Chute on a A8-5 flew about 100ft before weight overcame thrust and it started backsliding.  Obviously needs a B motor at miminum.  15' chute was too large and it drifted and was very slow coming down.

StageMotor(s)
1Estes A8-5

 

comment Post a Comment